Original U.S. WWII M8 6x30 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb with M17 Leather Case - Serial 16656 Category_Receiver totally original and authentic

totally original and authentic

a stabilizer tube without a counterweight

Union Arms

One has a single pointed retainer at the bottom center

which is unfortunately broken

Original U.S. WWII M8 6x30 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb with M17 Leather Case - Serial 16656 Category_Receiver totally original and authenticOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M3, M6, M13 and M13A1 binoculars were issued to all branches of the U. S. military during WW2. The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M8, M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing. The later models also introduced coated optics to reduce glare. A total of 43,378 were made at an original price of $72 ea., however the majority